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Inland, about Ordiquhill, among old folks the rhyme was:—

II.— The Moon.

If the new moon is seen shortly after her incoming, unsettled weather is looked for (general).

The new moon lying on her back, and having the points small, is looked upon as a bad moon (St. Comb's).

The new moon lying on her back, is likened to a cup to hold water, which is emptied during her course. On the other hand, if the new moon stands well up, it is regarded as a sign of good weather (general).

When the new moon is "sharp i' the corners", the saying is: "She's nae a good moon." When she is blunt and round she is a good moon. There is another saying: "She's ower like a coo's horn to be good" (Rosehearty).

When she appears "stracht (straight) and fair-set" she is looked upon as a good moon (Rosehearty).

If there are heavy clouds about the time of moon-rise the fishermen watch what will follow. If the clouds disperse the weather remains good, but if the clouds remain there is foul weather at hand (Rosehearty).